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Chateau Leoville Barton 1985

Posted By Ronan on February 12, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1985
Colour: Red
Site: St Julien
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Leoville Barton
Date Tasted: 12-02-09
Score: 91

Dark colour little rim variation, slightly green pepper pyrozene nose, deep complex and chocolatey, rich fruitcake palate with softened tannins and a fresh acidity, very harmonious.

Chateau Leoville Barton 2000

Posted By Ronan on November 10, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 2000
Colour: Red
Site: St Julien
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Leoville Barton
Date Tasted: 10-11-08
Score: 89

Black bowl with purple rim, a little maturity, thick, coloured tears, nose deep and concentrated classic Bordeaux aromas, black leather cedar and cassis, deep and complex, palate little shorter than expected but good.








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